Debates between John Hayes and David Hanson during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between John Hayes and David Hanson
Monday 6th July 2015

(8 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Hayes Portrait The Minister for Security (Mr John Hayes)
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Yes, I can. The principles and practices of our enemies may often be barbarically archaic, but the methodology they use is up to the minute. It is vital that we match that with the resources, the techniques and the skills for our security services to counter those threats.

David Hanson Portrait Mr David Hanson (Delyn) (Lab)
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I join the Home Secretary in remembering the victims of the attack 10 years ago. It was a heinous crime, which will live with people right up to today and beyond.

It is now over nine months since the migrant crisis started at Calais, and things are not getting any better for travellers, hauliers, the people of Calais or, indeed, for those individuals who have been trafficked there. Given the situation and recent concerns in the town of Calais, will the Home Secretary or her Minister confirm now what steps she has taken with the French Government to assess, identify and agree with the French authorities either asylum refugee claims or removal at the border? What steps is she taking to ensure that we improve security in France for UK citizens travelling through the Pas-de-Calais to the port?